Race-ready Renault Megane R26 R revealed early
Click above for gallery of the R26 R Even though the official launch of the hot Renault R26 R isn't scheduled until the London Motor Show at the end of July, a couple pics of the race-ready hatch have been leaked. Powered by the same 169kW 225 hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder as its sibling, the R26 Megane, the R26 R differs with a serious performance edge. The interior features a roll cage and carbon-fiber seats -- best to match the new carbon-fiber hood. The dual exhaust is upgraded to...

Renault Koleos
The 4x4 Koleos, which will square off against such popular compacts as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, is a collaborative effort of the Renault-Nissan-Samsung global alliance and the third of the triplets to be unveiled. The vehicle was designed in France by Renault, engineered and developed in Japan by Nissan and built in Korea by Samsung. At the moment, there are no plans to market a version in North America, where Nissan is represented in the segment by the new Rogue. The Koleos, the QM5, the...

Renault Laguna Sport Tourer
Stylish estate version joins the latest Laguna line-up. The Honda Accord isn’t the only model on a mission to prove its credentials in the family car market. Even though Renault’s latest Laguna has been around since last year, the flagship GT arrives in May.It debuts the firm’s Active Drive set-up, which uses clever electronics to help steer the rear wheels. We’ve been impressed with the five-door petrol, so how does it rate in practical diesel Sport Tourer guise?As with the...

Renault Megane by Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso is back at Renault, once again racing for Renault F1 Team. With its “We all feel something special when we buy a new car” baseline, the new international ad campaign has a mischievous, easy-going feel, underlined by the use of the song “Cheek to Cheek”, by Fred Astaire for the TV commercial. [source]

Renault Megane Coupe Concept 2008
The Mégane Coupe Concept previews the production two-door that's due in 2009, with a few extra twists thrown in just for fun. Its fluid shape, which points to the future direction of Renault design, is accented by a quirky set of gullwing-type doors. "This showcar emphatically showcases the evolution at Renault Design. Its squatter proportions and powerful, energetic styling talk directly to the driver's senses; they say 'driving pleasure.' The spectacular, unprecedented door-opening...

Renault planning three new electric vehicles until 2012
Renault has started putting into plan a series of electric cars which will consist of a bespoke small vehicle that’s larger than a Twingo, a battery powered version of the Kangoo and a Megane-based saloon.The small car will have five seats seat, with a distinctive design that won’t be available in any other cars. Renault is dedicated to create an electric car that is totally new, and will provide the car what it describes as an ‘emotional design.’ That means a compact urban car with elegance and...

Renault Presents Kangoo BeBop Z.E. Electric Vehicle
Following the example of other manufacturers, Renault created an all-electric auto. Kangoo BeBop Z.E. runs on lithium-ion batteries which have brake-energy recovery system. Its motor outputs 60 horsepower. Z.E. concept debuted at the 2008 Paris Auto Show. The E.V. is a combination of Kangoo BeBop production and the new concept: the auto has the LED front and rear lights like the vehicle presented at the show, besides, Kangoo model has an improved aerodynamics, 18-inch wheels and the body is set 0.8...

Renault to expand electric-car project to Denmark
France's Renault SA will supply electric cars for a project in Denmark that aims to set up the conditions to encourage widespread marketing of the clean vehicles. Renault's announcement today follows the Renault-Nissan alliance's decision earlier this year to participate in a similar project in Israel with Project Better Place, a firm dedicated to installing the infrastructure to support electric cars. The projects highlight a renewed interest in electric cars. Although electric car technology is not...

Renault Z.E.
Renault ZE concept car has been showcased at the Paris Auto Show. Renault ZE is an all-electric concept car that’s based on the Renault Kangoo be bop. Renault ZE concept’s design is focused on minimizing energy consumption while providing all the comfort features. Renault ZE is powered by an electric motor the develops 70kW and 226Nm Nm of torque that uses the energy stored in lithium-ion batteries. Renault ZE’s transmission is using direct with front/rear reducer and inverter. Renault...